Our girls are 5 and 3 and this may be the last year they lack understanding of what a vacation truly entails. They’ve heard about Disney World and such, but thus far, we’ve dodged any true inquiries. As far as they know the “real” princesses all live there and some people they know have gone…
Recipe | Meyer Lemon & Basil Sorbet
As a consumer, my weakness is novelty. Instead of growing red tomatoes, I grow purple ones; instead of listening to No Doubt in junior high, I was obsessed with Pavement. I’ve always been slightly contrarian by nature and I think my appreciation for all things new and different stems from that. When it comes to…
Coffee Break
It’s been a minute! And I’m thrilled to finally check in with another life update today. Above: working on sprucing up my Piping Tips 101 post! Baby on the Way! First, thank you so so so much for the incredibly sweet and kind responses to our very happy news! Kevin and I are over the…
3-Ingredient Applesauce (No Sugar Added)
If you’ve never made your own applesauce, you’re missing out! It’s one of those foods that tastes better homemade than store-bought. Plus, it’s super simple to make! Our 3-ingredient applesauce requires just 25 minutes and 1 pan to prepare. And it’s made without any added sugar. Just apples, lemon, and cinnamon. Let’s do this! [embedded…
White Beans with Mushrooms and Marinara
$6.54 recipe / $1.64 serving Home » Recipe Archives » Vegetarian Recipes » White Beans with Mushrooms and Marinara The other day I was scrolling through Pinterest and an image of some cheesy, tomatoey gnocchi made me stop in my tracks and drool a little. But the funny part is that at first I thought…
28 Day Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan
Here’s a monthly Mediterranean diet meal plan! It’s got lots of recipes and inspiration, planning ideas, and a meal planning calendar download. Need healthy food to cook this month? We’ve got answers. Here at A Couple Cooks, Alex and I have spent years honing our method for how to eat healthy meals every day, not…
Classic Salty Dog Cocktail
This fresh and fruity cocktail is made with vodka or gin, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and a salt rim. Ideal for two or a crowd! As you know, I am always entertaining and hosting parties for friends and family. One of my favorite aspects of playing hostess is creating quick, easy and crowd-pleasing cocktails that…
One-Pan Cabbage and Bacon Keto Bowl
Cabbage sauteed with butter and bacon makes an easy yet crave-worthy one-pan meal. You’ll love the simplicity of this dish because it’s one of those recipes that you can easily commit to memory and make again and again. It’s a true keto staple! If you’d like to use this as a side dish then feel…
Easy Arugula Beet Salad
This arugula beet salad is the perfect easy side dish! It features vibrant beets, toasted walnuts, and a zingy citrus vinaigrette dressing. Here’s a green salad idea that’s flavorful and versatile: arugula beet salad! It features jewel-toned roasted beets with baby arugula, all covered in a zingy citrus vinaigrette. Add thin-sliced shallots and toasted walnuts,…
Roasted Carrot and Feta Salad
$2.49 recipe / $0.41 serving Home » Recipe Archives » Salads » Roasted Carrot and Feta Salad I always hear people talk about how expensive vegetables are, and that’s why it’s impossible to eat healthy on a budget. Au contraire, mon frere! Sure, some vegetables are expensive, but there are so many “basic” vegetables that are…
Creamy Broccoli Potato Soup
This broccoli potato soup is intensely creamy, satisfying, and 100% plant based! It’s an easy healthy soup that everyone loves. Hold onto your hats! Here’s a creamy broccoli potato soup that will blow your mind. (We hope.) It’s impossibly creamy, whole food plant based (WFPB), and it tastes like the coziest bowl of comfort. And…
Montego Bay’s Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall
A look at one of Jamaica’s most family-friendly, all-inclusive resorts: Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall in Montego Bay. Earlier this year I crossed a new country off my travel buck list: Jamaica! While I’ve been all over Mexico and the Caribbean this was my first ever visit to the beautiful nation of Jamaica. Home base during…
Aji de Gallina (Peruvian Creamed Chicken)
The signature flavor of Aji de Gallina (“hen chili”) comes from aji amarillo peppers (Capsicum baccatum), which are prevalent in Peruvian and Bolivian cuisine. Fiercely spicy and naturally yellow, this pepper is eaten fresh (or in paste form) in Peru, like in today’s recipe, but they are often dried in Bolivia. Aji amarillo pastes can…
Roasted Red Pepper and Mozzarella Sandwiches with Arugula Pesto
Photos by Rikki Snyder Not everyone is a fan of leftovers, but for me, it feels like a triumph to cook once and have dinner for two days. I win at meal planning! Take that, world! And then I do a little dance in my kitchen, waving my hands in the air like I just…
Chopped Power Salad with Baked Tofu and Almond-Miso Dressing
Last year I linked to a Maple-Miso Tofu recipe in one of my What I Ate This Week posts and shortly afterwards, the recipe disappeared from the internet. I have no idea why it was taken down, but I get people asking me once in a while if I happen to have a copy of…
Dark Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies
With plenty of melty chocolate, chewy oats, and a sprinkle of sea salt, these dark chocolate chunk oatmeal cookies are guaranteed to be your new favorite cookie variety. They’re extra buttery and soft with slightly crisp edges and a touch of cinnamon and molasses for classic oatmeal cookie flavor. This cookie has it all! Alright,…
Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs Every Time (3 Ways!)
Ever made hard boiled eggs and couldn’t get them to peel, undercooked the yolks, or overcooked the yolks? This guide is for you! We tested all the tricks we’ve heard about making perfect hard boiled eggs to see what works and what doesn’t. The result: perfect hard boiled eggs every time! Let us show you…
Keto Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders with Ranch
These bacon-wrapped chicken tenders are simple yet full of flavor. Chicken tenders are wrapped with strips of smokey bacon, then served with ranch to dip. This is an easy yet impressive recipe that’s a perfect choice for lunch! This meal is easy to double or even triple, and you may want to because bacon wrapped…
Keto Fresas con Crema (Strawberries and Cream)
Get Social 4 33 Keto fresas con crema is a keto riff on a classic Mexican dessert, strawberries with cream. Mexican crema is slightly sweetened and layered with macerated strawberries for a light and refreshing no-bake keto dessert. All month long we’ve been celebrating the month of love with recipes…
Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
Here’s the very best vegan shepherd’s pie! The hearty veggie and lentil filling contrasts fluffy potatoes in this stunning plant based dinner recipe. Wow is all we can say about this one. This vegan shepherd’s pie is the dinner recipe version of wearing a fuzzy sweater and drinking hot mulled cider. It’s cozy comfort food…
Greek Stewed Green Beans
Greek stewed green beans are quick and easy 3-ingredient side dish recipe, traditional in Greek cuisine. Naturally vegan and gluten-free. Whenever I visit Greek Town in Chicago or Detroit I have to order a side of the stewed green beans. The humble side dish of green beans stewed with tomatoes couldn’t be more simple but…
Thai Tofu-Veggie Bowls + Weekly Menu
I’ve been thinking it for weeks now – we’ve dodged all the illness that has been going around. Entire schools have closed on account of illness and my girls remained healthy. I haven’t even avoided the usual places of suspect: everywhere that caters to kids. Everywhere from the childcare room at the gym to the…
Louisiana Style Red Beans and Rice
$9.75 recipe / $1.63 serving Home » Recipe Archives » Beans & Grains » Beans » Louisiana Style Red Beans and Rice Ahhh, red beans and rice. This classic dish has been filling hungry bellies on a dime for centuries. It’s rich, flavorful, has a TON of fiber and protein, makes a ton of freezer-friendly…
Easy Green Chile Chicken Tamales
If you think making tamales sounds daunting, know that we’ve been there, too. But, we have some good news. Now that we’ve made them ourselves, we understand not only how easy they are, but also how amazing they are for feeding a crowd, meal prep, and freezer-friendly meals! Inspired by a cooking class I took…
Roasted Cauliflower Taco Bowls
$8.31 recipe / $2.08 serving Home » Recipe Archives » Bowl Meals » Roasted Cauliflower Taco Bowls Taco bowls, burrito bowls, whatever you want to call them! I went with taco bowls this time because of the homemade taco seasoning used on the roasted cauliflower, plus the fresh toppings like tomatoes and cilantro. But whatever…